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Group Description

A discussion group restricted to only the technical aspects of QRP building and operation.

Topics Preferred: (list modified as group matures)

o kit reviews
o antenna physical dimensions and characteristics
o electronic circuits with schematics
o receiver designs
o transmitter designs
o transceiver designs
o research topics with references and data
o operating techniques for home and field, both casual and contest
o modifications to designs, both old and new
o book and article references
o references to web sites
o database of materials for new and old QRPers
o photos of rigs and members
o software related to electronics and QRP operation
- NEC and other antenna modeling
- SPICE and other circuit modeling and analysis
- operating software
- propagation software

o questions may be asked relating to QRP topics

o no bashing of ARRL, MFJ, and other companies or individuals
although critical reviews with supporting data and facts will be
allowed if technically sound

o no DX spots, etc.

o discussion of propagation is certainly welcome although postings
such as "the band is dead" and "why can't I hear anything? is my receiver
dead?" will not be allowed